Pensacola

Pensacola

Pensacola is the county seat of Escambia County in extreme northwestern Florida. Founded before St. Augustine, the City of Five Flags has flown the Spanish, French, English, Confederate and US flags during its 400 year history.

Timber and fishing flourished after the Civil War until the turn of the last century. The navy yard became a naval air station in 1913, and the large aviation training school helped the city's economy. As the timber and fishing industries waned, Pensacola developed into a regional hub for health care and retail, with an important manufacturing sector, a strong tourism presence and a broadly diversified economy. It's an ideal business location, with a cost of doing business and a cost of living that are both well below the national average. Watch this video for more information about the city where thousands live the way millions wish they could. Its about 9 minutes long but well worth it. Enjoy.

Schools

Pensacola schools are part of the Escambia County School District. Indeed, the Escambia School District consistently graduates students who score higher on aptitude tests than the state or national average.

To enroll in schools, students must present completed immunization records, a physical exam completed within the past 12 months, birth certificate, social security number, and proof of residence or notorized declaration of domicile. Students in grades 9-12 will require a sealed transcript from previous school. If you would like more information about the school district, please reference the Public Information Office at (850) 469-6135, or write to 215 W Garden St., Pensacola, FL 32501.

The population within the city limits of Pensacola is approximately 54,300. The Pensacola Bay Area includes the both Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties with a total population of approximately 453,000 people.

Shopping

There is a large variety of retail stores, small boutiques, art galleries, and antiques shops throughout Pensacola. The two major shopping areas in the historic downtown area and in the Mall area (University and Cordova Malls) located in the I-10/Davis Highway corridor.